The holidays are here, and that means more shopping. Whether you love the shopping or hate it may have to do with the industry you work in. For those in the retail industry, the holiday season can mean longer hours and an increase in the number of shifts. With this...
Month: November 2016
What is the Fair Labor Standards Act?
You may have heard of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which contains a series of federal laws, but not know exactly what it entails. While state laws account for many labor regulations, the FLSA sets standards on a federal level. The FLSA sets minimum standards...
Verbal sexual harassment: What crosses the line?
Sexual harassment takes a variety of forms. In some cases, the harassment involves physical contact and aggressive actions. However, most sexual harassment in the workplace is more subtle and less physical.Many times, sexual harassment can leave victims questioning...
New overtime rules to take effect December 1
Big changes are coming to federal overtime laws. Starting December 1, 2016, any employee making less than $913 per week ($47,476 per year) will be entitled to overtime pay for working more than 40 hours in a week. Employees making more than this amount may still be...
